Barangay Del Remedios is a local government unit in Taft, Eastern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 407 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Taft. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Asuncion Diagsay Balequia(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Del Remedios · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Del Remedios
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Del Remedios is one of the administrative divisions of Taft in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Del Remedios had a population of 407. This made it the 18th largest of 24 barangays in Taft by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Del Remedios accounted for approximately 2.18% of the total population of Taft, which stood at 18,692 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 405 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 407 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +0.5%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Del Remedios is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Taft is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Del Remedios, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Eastern Samar, which contains 597 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Del Remedios ranks 410th by 2024 POPCEN population. Eastern Samar is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Del Remedios is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Taft or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Del Remedios from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
551
—
—
2020 CPH
405
-146
-26.5%
2024 POPCEN
407
+2
+0.5%
2015–2020: -26.5% total (-5.97%/yr).2020–2024: +0.5% total (+0.12%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Taft
18thof 24
Among the lower half of Taft by population.
Share of Taft
2.2%
of the municipality's total 18,692 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
410thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 31.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Taft (municipality) class
4th
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Del Remedios
Where is Barangay Del Remedios located?▾
Barangay Del Remedios is a barangay in the municipality of Taft, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Del Remedios hall?▾
Barangay Del Remedios is located in Taft, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Del Remedios?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Del Remedios is Asuncion Diagsay Balequia (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Del Remedios?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Del Remedios is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Taft LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Del Remedios part of?▾
Barangay Del Remedios is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Taft, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Del Remedios urban or rural?▾
Barangay Del Remedios is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Taft?▾
Taft is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Del Remedios.
Has the population of Barangay Del Remedios been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Del Remedios went from 405 residents to 407 — a change of +0.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Del Remedios in?▾
Barangay Del Remedios is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Eastern Samar, and is one of 24 barangays administered by Taft.
How many barangays are in Taft?▾
Taft has 24 barangays, including Barangay Del Remedios. You can browse the full list on our Taft page.
How many residents does Barangay Del Remedios have?▾
Barangay Del Remedios had a population of 407 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Del Remedios?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Taft is 6816. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Del Remedios, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Del Remedios was last updated on 2026-05-24. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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